Excellent
#120 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
City Middlehigh
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Math 67% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 80% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at City Middlehigh score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 74% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where City Middlehigh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,692
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Bethany Based SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Nextech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Southeast Career PathwaysEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #1 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
City Middlehigh is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Middlehigh
City Middlehigh is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 927 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Middlehigh
What grades does City Middlehigh serve?
City Middlehigh serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend City Middlehigh?
City Middlehigh has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at City Middlehigh is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City Middlehigh rank in MI?
City Middlehigh ranks #120 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is City Middlehigh's MySchoolScout rating?
City Middlehigh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at City Middlehigh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Middlehigh has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is City Middlehigh a charter school?
No, City Middlehigh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is City Middlehigh a Title I school?
No, City Middlehigh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Middlehigh?
40.6% of students at City Middlehigh qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 927
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49505)
- 32,224
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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